UWEAST is a locally sought-after provider of cultural competency forums, trainings and workshops to stimulate dialogue within the workplace or other organizational venues.

Our partners include UCSD, SDSU, USD and the Point Loma Nazarene University, and others. Together, thoughts and ideas are exchanged with our partners on various cultural issues. Through this exchange, productive dialogue is created resulting in a newfound mutual understanding. As a result, solutions to cultural issues that previously may have been a stumbling block and barrier are found to create the needed access to services.

Success Story: Cultural Literacy Training with Psychiatric Emergency Response Team | UCSD Center for Community Health

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The Me and My Image program will offer a set of activities and services that respond to the identity crisis that East African and other refugee/immigrant girls are facing in their schools and other public venues. The core goals and the activities that address them are: Personal Development, Cross-Cultural Activities, Leadership Skills and Civic Engagement.

Dates: 

Every Monday at 5:00pm- 7:30pm

UWEAST’s Tutoring Program ensures that all students are succeeding in their education and able to overcome barriers that might hinder their educational opportunities.

Dates: Every Tuesday at 4:00pm-7:30pm.

UWEAST’s Young East African Scholars provide beneficial topics such as bullying, self-esteem, respect, manners, etc. that help young boys grow. YEAS mentors guide the youth and assist them through transition from elementary to middle school. Transitioning from boy to manhood.

At YEAS, we offer a set of activities and games for the young boys to assist with leadership development, and personal development.

Dates: 

Every Thursdays at 5:00pm-7:00pm

UWEAST offers a culturally tailored Girl Scouts program for East African adolescent girls, which meets on Monday evenings from 5:00PM – 7:30PM. Through the program, girls are prepared for a lifetime of leadership by fostering skills such as independence, civic engagement, maintaining healthy relationships, and financial responsibility.